The Philosopher and the Druids: A Journey Among the Ancient Celts
by Freeman, Philip
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- Hardcover
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- 0743262808
- ISBN 13
- 9780743262804
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New York: Simon & Schuster, 2006. Book Club (BCE/BOMC). Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" tall. Type: Hardback Hardcover BCE Book and Dust Jacket As New. A account of a Greek philosopher Posidonius B. C. and his journey ib the first century B.C. from his home on the island of Rhodes to Rome, the hearto fht expanding Roman Empire dominating the Mediterranean; from there he decided to investigate the mysterious world of the Celts, who were said to be savages and cannibals. His journey was one of the great adnentures of the ancient world. He went deep into Celt country in Gaul--and discovered a sophisticated peope who studied the stars, composed poetry and venerated a priestly caste known as the Druids. When he returned home, he wrote a book about his travels amont the Celts. Thanks to him, the world has a recording of a way of life soon to disappear. 221 pages. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. 2006, Simon & Schuster, New York.
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- Title
- The Philosopher and the Druids: A Journey Among the Ancient Celts
- Author
- Freeman, Philip
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- As New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Book Club (BCE/BOMC)
- ISBN 10
- 0743262808
- ISBN 13
- 9780743262804
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2006
- Size
- 8vo - over 7?" - 9?" t
- Keywords
- HISTORY, ENGLAND ROMAN EMPIRE SLAVES POSIDONIUS CELTS MASSALIA IRELAND JULIUS CAESAR MYTHOLOGY GAUL GREECE DRUIDS BRITISH ISLES ASIA MINOR
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- History. Ancient;
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